Riverside, California vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 41.1% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $30,634 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Scranton
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Riverside, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower